The Guardian Quick Crossword May 11 2026 Answers (5/11/26)

Our The Guardian Quick Crossword May 11, 2026 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue.

The Guardian Quick Crossword May 11, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving The Guardian Quick Crossword on 5/11/26, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need. You can search for the clue and then select the appropriate clue to get the answer. We have done it this way so that if you’re just looking for a handful of clues, you won’t spoil other ones you’re working on!

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#	Clue
1A	Cover, sheet or jacket
3A	Likely to irritate or offend
8A	Weather-wise, it’s often a cock
9A	Possibly cardigans or pullovers
11A	Worn thin; old and shabby
14A	New pupils
15A	Japanese emperor in a comic opera
17A	Make superfine distinctions
20A	Living animal or plant
21A	E Asian boat – with 18d it’s not good for you
22A	Irish-associated ballad set to Londonderry Air
23A	Inert gas
1D	Woodworking joint – feathered end?
2D	Spanish Miss
4D	AKA pygmy chimpanzee
5D	Thin chocolate mint – nine?
6D	Notion
7D	Receptacles for buds?
10D	Funny business – illicit love affair (5-5)
12D	Freedom from restraint
13D	Ranks foe (anag) – abandoned or deserted
16D	Utter shambles
18D	Nourishment
19D	Gone (anag) – type of melon